Kempton Park: SHEQ Manager posted by Chainlink Recruitment Ltd

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented SHEQ Manager to lead our Safety, Health, Environment & Quality function. The successful candidate will design and implement an integrated SHEQ management system aligned with organizational goals to drive compliance, operational excellence, and a culture of SHEQ leadership throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead risk evaluation and mitigation across Safety, Health, Environment & Quality domains.
• Ensure all SHEQ incidents are reported, investigated, corrected, and the lessons shared.
• Report incidents to relevant stakeholders in compliance with contracts and legal mandates.
• Manage environmental authorizations and operating permits, ensuring they’re current and conditions are monitored.
• Drive compliance with all applicable SHEQ legislation and subscribed standards (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
• Monitor SHEQ performance through data collection and statistical reporting.
• Track and implement changes in SHEQ legislation and enforce compliance.
• Create, review, and update SHEQ policies and procedures in response to legal or customer requirement changes.
• Recommend operational adjustments to improve safety.
• Ensure mandatory legal appointments are in place per Occupational Health & Safety Act requirements.
• Provide ongoing SHEQ support and guidance across departments.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the SHEQ management system.
• Develop and maintain occupational health monitoring programs (e.g. medical surveillance).
• Manage SHEQ site surveys and risk assessments across locations.
• Foster a culture of SHEQ awareness through training, communication campaigns, and leadership engagement.
• Oversee all SHEQ-related training programs to ensure staff competence.
• Lead sustainability initiatives: assess current performance, prioritize strategies (e.g. energy efficiency, waste reduction, carbon footprint).
• Design pollution prevention and emergency response plans to support business continuity.
• Coordinate and manage all internal and external SHEQ audits and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in safety, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 10 years of experience in defining and managing SHEQ compliance systems.
• Minimum 5 years in a management role overseeing safety, health, environmental, and quality functions.
• Deep understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), 1993 and its regulations.
• Familiarity with the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 1998 and related environmental legislation.
• Working knowledge of applicable SANS codes (e.g. SANS 11014 for chemical safety, SANS 10400 building regulations, SANS 14001 for environmental management systems, ISO 9000/9001/9004 quality management).
• Understanding of 5S methodology, best practice governance frameworks, and corporate compliance expectations within South African context.

Qualifications

• Experience with systems certified by SANAS-accredited bodies, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or similar standards.
• Familiarity with certification readiness and audit processes.

Salary & Benefits

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